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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.43, 15,516.62 and 3,767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.43, 15,516.62 and 3,767.93 is: 5,651.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.43 : 15,516.62 = 3,767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.43/15,516.62 = 3,767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.43x = 15,516.62 × 3,767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.43x = 58,465,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,465,538.00/10,344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.89

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